In 2020, Peru had three presidents in one week.
Founded by Roy W. Allen and Frank Wright, A&W was the first restaurant chain in the U.S. It became a franchise in 1926.
Everyone in South Korea is about to become a year younger. Lawmakers recently approved a measure to revise how the country tallies a person’s age. Up to now, newborns have been counted as a year old.
This year, Mexico’s World Cup jersey featured a dragon figure that confused some. Many do not associate dragons with Mexico; however, Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec mythological dragon, was documented long before Mexico had any contact with Europe or the Far East.
On Dec. 31, 1967, Evel Knievel tried to jump his motorcycle over Caesars Palace’s water fountains, a 141-foot attempt. He fell short.
This article appears in December 30 • 2022.